At that, Qi Yuan gave a smile.
A village declaring itself as an empire, why does it seem so familiar?
"I have a few more requests but I'll mention them when I'm about to leave.
Oh right, I will only protect your holy maiden for 26 days."
"Fine," Qiyue agreed, revealing a hint of resolution. "If the Black Robed Guards appear, you're free to leave, no need to involve yourself with us or the saint maiden."
Qi Yuan glanced at Qiyue in surprise. "Alright."
The next day, next to the lake of Qiyue, a shabby bamboo house was erected.
Qi Yuan was just sitting on the limestone by the lake, as usual.
He gave no clue if he was absorbed in some thoughts or doing something else.
The priestess of Qiyue came again, leading a little girl.
"Sir, this is our tribe's saint maiden, I must entrust her to you."
The priestess let go of the child, who cautiously stole a glance at Qi Yuan from behind her.
Qi Yuan looked at the little girl as well.